When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.
“Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.
“And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the other trees.
Put yourselves to the test to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you – unless, indeed, you fail the test!